Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
08E050000K2 MOTOR CORPORATION E (Equipment)192112/17/2008OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/11/200808/14/2008571108
Defect SummaryK2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryK2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06084200909/01/2007060842009A10023211Use of auxiliary center high mounted stop lamp (chmsl) with installation of accessories overhead rack system. *nj11/02/2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
08-08-42-00308/01/2009SB-08-08-42-003A10026005Gmc: stop lamps intermittently turn off after coming to a complete stop while still having pressure on brake pedal (replace stop lamp switch). *pe updated 3/1/10. *pe09/23/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
10-08-42-001C02/01/201210043847Gm: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/ replacement (inspect bulb and connector). do not replace the entire headlamp assembly for this condition. replace the bulb and inspect the connector. *js04/30/2012
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
SB-070842006C05/01/200910030591General motors: bcm calibrations available to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second state manufacturer, turn signals flash fast after factory box removed (upfitter). may need to have body control module (bcm) rear10/23/2009
07-08-452-006B05/01/200810025682Information on bcm calibrations available to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer, turn signals flash fast after factory box removed (upfitter). chassis cab models and pickups with box delete op08/29/2008
PIT460405/01/2008PIT4604A10024527Turn signals flash fast after factory box removed. *nj updated 8/25/08. *pe04/22/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
SB-070842006C05/01/200910030591General motors: bcm calibrations available to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second state manufacturer, turn signals flash fast after factory box removed (upfitter). may need to have body control module (bcm) rear10/23/2009
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t12/04/2008
07084201309/01/200710023217Turn signal in camper style outside rearview mirror (rpo dpn) does not illuminate turn signal flash (replace upper mirror glass) *nj11/02/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
03/05/2012
 Third breaklight leaks water into the cab of the truck rusting out frame and damaging electrical components. apparent on going problem with many online complaints-time to open a recall!
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
12/27/20076500308/24/2007
 2007 chevrolet silverado new body style. when depressing the brake pedal the brake lights illuminate quickly and correctly. when partially releasing the brake pedal the brake lights will prematurely extinguish. the indication at this point to rearward vehicles is that a partial braking situation does not exist and that my vehicle is either coasting or under some level of power. on occasion this has caused vehicles behind me to panic stop, thankfully successfully, when they otherwise would have been aware of my intentions had my brake lights properly indicated my partial brake application. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
08/16/20071
 Blinding headlights are equipped as original equipment. *tr